The NBA Draft Lottery is concluded, and the teams are aware of their picks for the 2023 Draft. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the off-season, as teams look to add a new generation of players. The expected No.1 draft is set to be the French center, Victor Wembanyama, who has impressed several people. It will be an exciting Draft, as teams look to revamp their roster or make a complete overhaul with their picks.
The Frenchman has been the talk of the town in recent months, with his 7’5 frame and possessing a great skill set. It has had all the scouts drooling over him. However, with the Spurs receiving the No.1 Draft pick, they are anticipated to after the Frenchman. The 2023 NBA Draft is set to take place on June 22, 2023, starting at 8 p.m. The location for the Draft is New York City, where the teams will be flying in to take part in the event.
Who won the NBA Draft lottery 2023?
The San Antonio Spurs received the No.1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery. They are expected to sign up Wembanyama, as they eye the highly attractive prospect. Wembanyama joining the Spurs could be a similar story to Tim Duncan joining them in 1997. The complete order of the First and Second Round order of picks are revealed, and they stand as:
First-round order of picks
1. San Antonio Spurs- Victor Wembanyama, C, Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92
2. Charlotte Hornets- Scoot Henderson, PG, G League Ignite
3. Portland Trail Blazers- Amen Thompson, G, Overtime Elite City Reapers
4. Houston Rockets- Brandon Miller, F, Alabama
5. Detroit Pistons- Cam Whitmore, F, Villanova
6. Orlando Magic- Taylor Hendricks, F, UCF
7. Indiana Pacers- Ausar Thompson, G/F, Overtime Elite Reapers
8. Washington Wizards- Jarace Walker, F, Houston
9. Utah Jazz- Cason Wallace, G, Kentucky
10. Dallas Mavericks- Anthony Black, G, Arkansas
11. Orlando Magic- Gradey Dick, G/F, Kansas
12. Oklahoma City Thunder- Keyonte George, G, Baylor
13. Toronto Raptors- Dariq Whitehead, G, Duke
14. New Orleans Pelicans Brice Sensabaugh, G, Ohio State
15. Atlanta Hawks- Jett Howard, F, Michigan
16. Utah Jazz- Nick Smith Jr., G, Arkansas
17. Los Angeles Lakers- Kris Murray, F, Iowa
18. Miami Heat- Terquavion Smith, G, NC State
19. Golden State Warriors- Leonard Miller, F, G League Ignite
20. Houston Rockets- GG Jackson, F, South Carolina
21. Brooklyn Nets- Rayan Rupert, G, New Zealand Breakers
22. Brooklyn Nets- Maxwell Lewis, F, Pepperdine
23. Portland Trail Blazers- Emoni Bates, F, Eastern Michigan
24. Sacramento Kings- Kobe Bufkin, G, Michigan
25. Memphis Grizzlies- Dereck Lively II, C, Duke
26. Indiana Pacers- Jordan Hawkins, G, UConn
27. Charlotte Hornets- Noah Clowney, C, Alabama
28. Utah Jazz- Sidy Cissoko, G, G League Ignite
29. Indiana Pacers- Bobi Klintman, F, Wake Forest
30. Los Angeles Clippers- Jordan Walsh, F, Arkansas
